Ronald Reagan actually said...

A tragedy like this reminds us that the desire to be a good neighbor is basic to the American character and to our foreign policy.

The answer to our trade problems isn't anti-trade legislation; it's more economic growth worldwide.

We're doing all we can to support the efforts to make this vision a reality.

Mr. Gorbachev can change this; he can set in train a policy of arms reductions and lasting peace.